Tuesday, January 28, 2014

London-based psychedelic band TOY have released the video for "It's Been So Long".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from their sophomore album 'Join The Dots', released on December 9 through Heavenly Recordings.

The clip was directed by Jesus and Mary Chain founding member Douglas Hart,who says: “The video features calibration charts used for everything from testing focus on microscopes and optical movie projectors to the calibration of cathode rays and the accuracy of the US Army Air force’s bomb and gun sights. The video also includes colour reference charts which instruct technicians as to the true nature of black, white and the three primary colours which combine and overlap within optical devices to create every imaginable colour and shade. Often these charts include strange symbols mapped out in mysterious lines, spirals, and solid shapes, some of which look like they belong on the pages of a New Orleans Voodoo curse, or on an Op Art canvas."

Belgium shoegaze dream-pop band The Spectors have shared a trippy video for their debut single "Nico."

The song has been added to our current playlist and is available now. Written by frontwoman and bass-player Marieke Hutsebaut, the song draws from musical and personal experiences. It will feature on the band's forthcoming EP, which will come out in March via PIAS.

Directed by Jochen Decostere (Labrats), the clip keeps the song's theme of alienation, taking the 'bad trip' route, and not only throws in references which will delight movie buffs and music lovers alike, it also pays homage to Joseph Plateau, the Belgian physicist who invented the “phenakistoscope” in 1832.

Swedish quartet The Mary Onettes they will release a new mini-album titled 'Portico'.

The follow up to last year's Hit the Waves, will be out on March 4 via Labrador Records, and features seven songs heavily inspired by science fiction.

"We wanted to create a scenario to fit with the songs, so we decided it could be a journey into space. A silent hunt for something else. We always end up seeing our albums as small films. And Portico: would definitely be our little space saga. It's a bit of a spiritual album. I want to get connected to nothingness," says Philip Ekström.

The band have also shared the album's first track "Silence Is A Gun." Have a listen below.

Berlin based indie psych/surf rock duo The Odd Couple have unleashed the music video for their excellent new single "Ouvertüre". The song is part of our current playlist.

Exploring the realms of garage, psych, surf and pop fuelled song writing, the duo switch between instruments and both take on vocals to make up what is The Odd Couple.

They started to play in bands together when they were 14 years old, but the first time they shared a stage was in Kindergarten.

Recently, they have completed their debut LP, recorded by Frank Popp (Hip Teens don't wear blue jeans) , and will be released in the very near future. Meanwhile, The Odd Couple are about to release a split 7" in conjunction with their other band Suns Of Thyme. We'll keep you updated.

Northampton, MA jangle rock/punk female four-piece Potty Mouth have released the video for their punchy track "Black And Studs".

The song is part of our current playlist and is taken from the girls first full-length album "Hell Bent", which came out in September 2013 via Marshall Teller Records/Old Flame Records. Grab your copy here if you haven't already.

Filipino 23-year-old bedroom producer Idris Vicuña aka Eyedress, has premiered the video for his brand new single "Teen Spirits".

It's the follow up to his well received debut EP 'Supernatural' released on December 2 via Abeano Music.

The clip was directed by Eyedress himself, who says:

"The video was filmed at my place in Manila and at an empty townhouse unit my friends let me borrow. The theme of the video is cheating and losing your innocence. It goes along with the theme of the song - true love and the idea of soul mates. The idea that you follow your soul mate into the next life and love them forever. Everlasting love."

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